Technical Writer

Dovel Technologies, Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a technically proficient writer to develop and maintain documentation for complex programs. You will partner with engineers, program teams, and stakeholders to translate technical concepts into audience-appropriate materials.

Responsibilities include researching information, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and applying established templates and style guides. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and

Qualifications

• Experience writing, editing, and maintaining technical documentation.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear content.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation and user guides.
• Collaborate with engineers, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to gather information.
• Research and verify information to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Create and update content using templates and style guides.
• Review documents for accuracy, grammar, formatting, and usability.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing & proofreading

Communications skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Content Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Family: Capital Projects & Infrastructure Consulting Travel Required: None Clearance Required: Active Secret

What You Will Do:

• Develop, edit, and maintain clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation, including user guides, process documentation, and supporting materials.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, engineers, program teams, and stakeholders to gather information and translate complex technical concepts into audience-appropriate content.
• Research, organize, and verify technical information to ensure documentation is complete, current, and compliant with organizational standards.
• Create and update content for internal and external audiences using established templates, style guides, and documentation processes.
• Review documentation for accuracy, consistency, grammar, formatting, and usability before publication.
• Manage multiple documentation assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree; FOUR (4) years of additional professional experience in lieu of a Bachelor's.
• Minimum ONE (1) year of experience writing, editing, and maintaining technical documentation or related content.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex information clearly.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience supporting defense, security, public safety, or government-related documentation efforts.
• Familiarity with technical writing standards, content management systems, and document control processes.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of accessibility, plain language, or user-centered documentation practices.
• Experience with graphics, diagrams, or other visual content to support technical materials.
• Proficiency with common documentation tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

What We Offer:

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com